Maitland residents are being invited to have their final say on a new city-shaping plan, with the first ever Community Infrastructure Strategy (CIS) now on public exhibition.
Designed to guide the delivery of Maitland’s future community infrastructure, the CIS will help Maitland City Council make effective decisions about projects, aligning the community’s priorities and expectations with long-term financial sustainability and resilience.
Earlier this year, Council sought feedback from locals on 10 key categories of community infrastructure including aquatic facilities, playspaces, libraries and museum, community facilities, Maitland Regional Art Gallery and public art, public open spaces, outdoor recreation facilities, indoor sports facilities, outdoor sports facilities and public toilets.
Maitland City Council General Manager Jeff Smith says the Strategy has now been drafted and “is ready for more community input.”
“During our initial engagement period, we heard lots of great feedback from the community including how much they value public open spaces like parks and reserves, community facilities and outdoor recreation,” Mr Smith said.
“We’ve taken that feedback and created Maitland’s first Community Infrastructure Strategy (CIS) which will help guide and prioritise how we plan, fund and deliver community infrastructure over the next 20 years.
“The CIS is now on public exhibition for an extended period of 60 days, and I strongly encourage all residents to jump online, have their say and contribute to Maitland’s future as the heart of the Hunter.”
Once finalised, the Strategy will be used alongside Council’s asset management processes to drive future capital works programs, supporting both new and existing assets.
The CIS is now on public exhibition until 14 February 2026, and locals can provide feedback via mait.city/CISPublicExhibition